Pigment Red 169

Brand	Fineland Chem
Color Index	Pigment Red 169
Color Index No	45160:2
CAS No	12237-63-7
EC No	235-469-2
Chemical Group	Xanthene lake
Chemical Formula	C₆₆H₇₀CuFeN₁₀O₆

Introduction

Pigment Red 169 (CAS 12237‑63‑7), also known as Rhodamine 6G Lake or Irgalite Red, is a high-performance lake pigment featuring a pure, vivid bluish-red hue. Boasting exceptional tinting strength and a deep, vibrant color, it strictly meets the color standards for three-color and four-color printing inks. With a specific surface area of 89 m²/g, this pigment delivers good chemical resistance, reliable heat stability (up to 120–180 °C), and moderate resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, and alcohols. It maintains stable performance in both water-based and solvent-based systems, making it ideal for color matching with C.I. Pigment Red 57:1. Widely applied in printing inks (especially toluene gravure inks and water-based flexographic inks), plastics, coatings, and textiles, it combines vivid color expression with consistent, durable performance to meet diverse high-quality application needs.

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Physical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Density (g/cm3 )	1.47-2.20
Specific Surface Area(m2/g)	89-92
Oil Absorption(g/100g)	40-50
PH Value	6-9
Bulk Density (lb/gal)	12.2-18.3
Total impurities(ppm)	≤600

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃)	160	Alkali Resistance (1-5)	4
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8)	5-6	Migration Resistance(1-5)	3-4
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8)	5	Ethyl Acetate (1-5)	3
Weather Resistance (1-5)	3	Ethanol (1-5)	3
Acid Resistance (1-5)	4	MEK (1-5)	2

Application

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Advantages

Vivid & Deep Color Performance: Features a pure, vibrant bluish-red hue with exceptional tinting strength. Boasting a specific surface area of 89 m²/g, it delivers outstanding color brilliance and depth in paints, inks, and plastics, enhancing the visual appeal of end products.
Excellent Lightfastness: Maintains stable color even after long-term light exposure, resisting fading effectively. Ideal for outdoor and long-term applications, ensuring long-lasting, like-new color performance.
Superior Chemical & Thermal Stability: Exhibits reliable resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, and alcohols. Withstand high temperatures up to 120–180 °C, maintaining consistent color performance in harsh industrial environments and complex processing conditions.
Wide Compatibility & Versatility: Seamlessly adapts to both water-based and solvent-based systems (e.g., toluene gravure inks, water-based flexographic inks). Compatible with substrates including plastics, coatings, textiles, and suitable for color matching with C.I. Pigment Red 57:1, offering flexibility for diverse application needs.
Environmentally Friendly & Safe: Complies with international environmental standards, free of harmful substances. Non-toxic and reliable, supporting eco-friendly industrial development while ensuring high product performance.

Synonyms

PR169	Pink 4810	Eljon Pink FY	Fanal Pink BKF
Naphthol Red B	Fanal Pink 4810	Fanal Pink D4810	Basoflex Pink 4810
Flexobrite Rubine F	ForthBrite Red CFE	H-D Sperse Red AP169	Intorsol Pink BF
C.I. Pigment Red 169	C.I. Pigment Red 169	Flexiverse Rhodanmine YS	RHODAMINE 6G (COPPER FEROCYANIDE)
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